SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this informa- tion, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A | Information that you should pay |
HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS | special |
INJURY OR LOSS |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A | Information for preventing damage |
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS | to equipment. |
INJURY OR LOSS |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RE-
SULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDER-
STAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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• Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can | • Shut off engine and allow it to cool | |||
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE | become ignited from cigarette | before adding fuel to the tank. | ||
sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust | • Use care in filling tank to avoid spill- | |||
| gases, and hot engine components | ing fuel. Move pressure washer | ||
| such as the muffler. | away from fueling area before start- | ||
• Heat will expand fuel in the tank | ing engine. | |||
| which could result in spillage. | • Keep maximum fuel level ½” below | ||
• Operating the pressure washer in | top of tank to allow for expansion. | |||
| an | explosive environment could | • Operate and fuel equipment in well | |
| result in a fire. |
| ventilated areas free from obstruc- | |
• Materials placed against or near | tions. Equip areas with fire extin- | |||
| the | pressure | washer can | guishers suitable for gasoline fires. |
| interfere with its proper ventilation | • Never operate pressure washer in an | ||
| features causing overheating and | area containing dry brush or weeds. | ||
| possible ignition of the materials. |
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• Improperly stored fuel could lead to |
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| accidental ignition. Fuel improperly | • Store fuel in container approved for | ||
| secured could get into the hands | gasoline, in a secure location away | ||
| of children or other unqualified | from work area. | ||
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• Breathing exhaust fumes will cause | • Operate pressure washer in a well | |||
| serious injury or death. | ventilated area. Avoid enclosed | ||
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| • Never operate unit in a location |
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| occupied by humans or animals. |
• | Some cleaning | fluids contain | • Use only cleaning fluids specifically | |
| substances which could cause | recommended for high pressure | ||
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| washers. Follow manufacturers |
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